Ronaldo Reveals How He Used Himself as Decoy in Nuno Mendes' Free Kick Goal

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Ronaldo Reveals How He Used Himself as Decoy in Nuno Mendes' Free Kick Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo said he planned to take Portugal’s second free kick against Uzbekistan, then used his stance as a decoy. “I told them to trick the goalkeeper and for Nuno to shoot hard,” he said. Nuno Mendes curled in the 17th-minute left-footer, doubling Portugal’s lead. Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal demolished the Uzbek defense with a 5-0 Group K victory.

By Nischay Rathore

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Egypt Midfielder's Goal Clocks 76.7 MPH Ball Speed, World Cup's Fastest Goal Strike So Far

Emam Ashour produced the World Cup’s fastest goal by ball speed so far, with Adidas’ Trionda connected ball clocking his strike at 123.4 km/h (76.7 MPH). The 20th-minute blast gave Egypt a 1-0 lead against Belgium in their Group G opener, but Mohamed Hany’s second-half own goal forced a 1-1 draw, turning a record hit into a shared point.

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Wayne Rooney Feels Ghana Should Have Been Awarded A Penalty Against England

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Wayne Rooney Feels Ghana Should Have Been Awarded A Penalty Against England

England looked largely secure at the back but had a scare when, in the 79th minute, Ezri Konsa leapt into a challenge on Prince Kwabena Adu. Ghana's loud appeals were denied, and per Rooney, wrongfully so. "I think that's a penalty. His feet are off the floor when he comes flying in, and he gets the man, not the ball."

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World Cup Ticket Prices Drop for Five of Six Tomorrow's Group Stage Games

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World Cup Ticket Prices Drop for Five of Six Tomorrow's Group Stage Games

Prices for five of six upcoming World Cup matches have fallen over the past three and seven days, though every get-in remains above pre-tournament levels. Canada-Switzerland starts at $1,109, Czechia-Mexico at $1,699 and Scotland-Brazil still hits $2,838. Demand remains strong, but late group games with reduced stakes could see more drops as clinching reshapes fan interest now.

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Harry Kane Admits England Were Not At Their Best in Goalless Draw Against Ghana

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Harry Kane Admits England Were Not At Their Best in Goalless Draw Against Ghana

"It's a game where you come away thinking we should've won it," Kane said. The England striker missed the best chance of the game when he blasted the rebound over after Nico O'Reilly headed against the bar. "I back myself to score those normally, but it is what it is. Games like this happen." England play Panama next.

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Chelsea Beat Inter Milan to Reach Agreement for Marco Palestra at $65 Million

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Chelsea Beat Inter Milan to Reach Agreement for Marco Palestra at $65 Million

Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle for Palestra with Cagliari at €57M ($64.9M) plus €3M ($3.4M) in bonuses and 10% of future resale, with legal details settled. The player’s five-year deal is worth €5M ($5.7M) annually. Inter Milan offered €2.5M ($2.8M), but after rival courtship, Palestra let his boyhood club decide, and Chelsea won the transfer race outright.

By Nischay Rathore

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